Links
We've collated some online resources below, on such topics as film, needs assessments and faith-based networking oppotunities. Have a browse, and do send any other beneficial links to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Save The Children online library
Free online library of research papers and articles on the subject of child health, development and policy.
Global Open Access Portal
The Global Open Access Portal (GOAP), funded by the Governments of Colombia, Denmark, Norway, and the United States Department of State, presents a current snapshot of the status of Open Access (OA) to scientific information around the world. At a glance, the portal provides an overview of the framework surrounding Open Access in UNESCO Member States.
Field Exchange
UNICEF-led Inter-Agency Standing Committee Nutrition Cluster funded resource. Free downloadable articles and information from development and malnutrition to Livelihood programming and feeding young children during emergencies.
HIFA2015 (Health Information For All 2015)
Campaign and knowledge network with more than 4000 members representing 1800 organisations in 157 countries worldwide. Members include health workers, publishers, librarians, information technologists, researchers, social scientists, journalists, policy-makers and others. Members interact by two email discussion forums. The basis of the network is to share information and views on health topics and promote healthcare information for all. It has had significant impact on knowledge dissemination in the health realm.’
Global Connection Forum Papers
The relief and development forum has looked at a range of issues from micro-enterprise development to what makes relief and development Christian. Find out more by looking at the papers detailed on the website.
Tearfund International Learning Zone (TILZ)
Over 8000 pages of practical information, collected over the last 21 years at Tearfund. You can find anything from empowering women in micro-enterprise to engaging politicians in community development. There are also sections on management, policy and research reports.
Africa Education Portal
Where you will find out most of what is happening in the area of Education in Africa and Development in Africa.
African Digital Library
A free public library that contains more than 8000 full text books for use on the internet if you live in Africa.
African University’s Virtual Library
Contains around 2400 free journals.
The Commonwealth of Learning
An index of about one million of the most significant documents on education and development.
Integral Mission
Includes a library of resources including videos, training materials, a reading list, blogs, and stories of transformation.
USAID Knowledge for Health Training Manual
A guide for conducting health information needs assessment.
Health Show BBC Worldwide
The Health Show is a ground breaking new series covering the most important and dramatic health stories from around the world. From biotechnology to genetic analysis, to new drugs and treatments, we report on the latest scientific and technological advances.
Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH)
The Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (RMNCH) Knowledge Portal is a gateway to knowledge resources from hundreds of PMNCH partner organisations.
WHO resources page
Corporate resources providing statistics, reports and publication on travel risks, precautions and vaccination requirements etc. Fact sheets on infectious diseases are also provided as well as news and updates on diseases from around the world.
Africa Christian Health Associations Forum (ACHAP)
Networking forum for Christian Health Associations and Networks from Sub-Saharan Africa. A platform for sharing and gaining health information from a Christian perspective, policy documents and reviews also included. The core functions of the forum are carried out by CHAK (Christian Health Association of Kenya).
Medical Aid Films
Medical Aids Films, a charity that produce training films and animations for healthcare workers focused on sub-Saharan Africa. The films cover a range of topics and are continuing to develop this resource.
Hesperian Health Guides
Develops and distributes health materials that provide knowledge in healthcare action. The digital resource centre is available for download and open for people from around to help customize and translate material. Health information for all.
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine events listings, seminars and training days
Free seminars and talks open to the public on all subjects ranging from Global Health to Epidemiology and Climate Change.
Wiley Online Library
Connects the global community to research and information.
CORE group is focused on collaborative action and learning to improve community-focused public health practices for populations around the world. There resources section includes free access to webinars, case studies, working papers and news feeds.
Kabissa
Kabissa is a network connecting people and organisations working in Africa for peer learning and information sharing. Their mission is to help African civil society organizations to put Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to work for the benefit of their communities. They have learning and reports on their 'blog' section, and also have the ability to search organisations by region in Africa.